Count Team Member

l Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Count Room Cashier to accurately handle currency and tickets, count cash boxes, and maintain strict controls. This role requires attention to detail and adherence to gaming regulations.

You will work with a team in a fast-paced environment, perform daily reports, and support other departments as needed. A high school diploma and basic math skills are required; state gaming license is a must.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School diploma or equivalent; six months related experience preferred.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state gaming license.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word).
• Read and write English with good verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, fractions, decimals, percentages).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Remove cash boxes from slot machines and replace with empty boxes.
• Transport cash boxes to the Count Room following routes.
• Ensure key control procedures are followed.
• Operate currency equipment to count and process tickets/currency.
• Prepare Cash Storage Box Reports with supporting docs.
• Package currency and tickets into predetermined amounts for later use.
• Transport verified tickets/currency to Main Bank and storage areas.
• Perform daily maintenance of count room equipment and cleaning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Job description

Introduction

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Overview

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Responsibilities

• Remove cash boxes from slot machine and replace with empty cash box using procedures that are within internal Controls and State Gaming Regulations
• Transports all collected cash boxes to the Count Room following predetermined route
• Ensure key control procedures are followed
• Operates automated currency equipment to count and process tickets/currency removed from the cash boxes
• Prepares Cash Storage Box Report with supporting documentation obtained from the counting of the cash boxes
• Responsible for packaging currency and tickets/currency into predetermined amounts for later use by the Main Bank or the deposit.
• Transports the verified tickets/currency to the Main Bank and ticket storage area within internal Controls and Sate Gaming Regulations
• Complete daily maintenance of all count room equipment and cleaning of count room.
• Work professionally with other departments as needed to complete tasks
• Other duties may be assigned
• Answer routine questions from co-workers; Lead completion of daily tasks within the department or work unit; interact with others when necessary to achieve desired outcomes

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent - Six months related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state gaming license
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word)
• Must be able to read and write in English and have good verbal communicating skills.
• Basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, fractions, decimals, percentages etc.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 25 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces